Andrew Rennie, sent this in to the Resonate listserve I often check out:
The Canadian Government has a program for funding Community Groups who are putting on events to celebrate Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day — community celebrations that take place between June 21-July 1.
I know some churches are engaged in community events, barbecues, etc., in the summer months — this might be another source of funding for your future events. Here is the website for 2006, from which you can get information, and consider applying for 2007.
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/special/canada/invitation/funding_e.cfm